Rhythm of the City 2 Point Perspective Cityscape

Rhythm of the City 2 Point Perspective Cityscape Art II - Senick

Objectives: SWBAT / I CAN… • X

Cityscape • A kind of landscape that features man made structures & the urban environment • Features sky, buildings, & streets

Space • An element of art referring to the area in, around, or within, objects • Can refer to physical space or positive & negative space

Rhythm • A principle of art that refers to the careful placement of repeated elements to create a visual tempo or beat within a work of art

Perspective • Point of view; the view from which the viewer sees, shows a sense of depth • High (Birds Eye View) • Looks down from above • Ground shows • High horizon line • Low (Worms Eye View) • Looks up from below • Sky shows • Low horizon line

One Point Perspective • A 3 D drawing method where all of the orthogonal lines recede into a single vanishing point along the horizon line

Creating One Point Perspective • Horizon Line • The line where the sky appears to touch the ground • Background of the picture plane • Imaginary line • Vanishing Point • The point on the horizon line where all lines converge together and appear to vanish • They do not actually vanish, this is an illusion artists create to trick the eye into believing there is a 3 D space on a 2 D surface.

Orthogonal Lines • The diagonal lines that recede into the vanishing point Orthogon al Lines

Verticals and Horizontals • Front side: • All vertical lines will remain vertical • How can you ensure you are creating a vertical line? Line up the edge of your ruler with the edge of your page • All horizontal lines will remain horizontal • Ensure you are creating a horizontal line by measuring and marking down the page the same amount, then connecting the lines • Perspective Side • All vertical lines will remain vertical • Use the same method to ensure your vertical lines are straight • If your lines are not vertical, your building will appear tilted • All horizontal lines will become orthogonal lines and will appear to tilt back to the vanishing point. • All horizontal lines MUST go to the vanishing point!

1 Point Perspective Project • Clock Tower • You will be creating a clock tower to demonstrate your knowledge of one point perspective • We will work on the perspective side together, so don’t rush • Sketch 2 ideas for your clock tower in your sketchbooks. • Due at the end of class • Requirements: • Your clock tower MUST contain AT LEAST the following items: • • • Door/Doorframe Windows/Window frames Clock (Digital or analog) A roof or dome Details • Make it interesting; add bricks or stairs

Examples

Two Point Perspective • A 3 D drawing method where all of the orthogonal lines recede into one of two vanishing points along the horizon line

Creative Process Plan & Practice • Practice 2 pt. perspective cubes Create • Draw 2 a cityscape in 2 pt. perspective • Add at least 5 buildings with windows & doors • Add details, value, & color Present & Reflect • Artist’s statement • City gallery walk (art critique of cityscapes)

2 Point Perspective Cityscape

Point of View • Before you begin figure out the placement of your horizon line • Move your horizon line down on the plane to show more sky & create a lower point of view (looking up) • Move your horizon line up on the plane to show more ground & create a higher point of view (looking down)

Drawing in 2 Point Perspective • Begin by drawing a horizon line Horizon Line all the way across your paper • Draw 2 vanishing points near the edges of the paper on the horizon line Vanishing Point VP 1 VP 2

Center Line • Draw your center line (where your corner will be) • All of your horizontal / orthogonal lines on the left of this point will recede to the left vanishing point & vice versa for the right • Doesn’t necessarily need to be in the center of your drawing, but will be a focal point & a point of reference • Determine where / how large your street & sidewalk will be & where your buildings will begin

Building Size • Begin determining how tall & wide each of your buildings as well as the overall shape • Work from the center to the vanishing points • Remember all of your vertical lines remain vertical, your horizontal / orthogonal lines now all recede a vanishing point

Windows & Doors • Create windows & doors on all of your buildings • Remember that orthogonal lines recede to the vanishing point

Details • Add any additional details to your cityscape • Trees / Bushes • Lamp Poles / Benches • Cars / People • Etc.

Value & Color • Add value & color to the entire cityscape • Show light/dark areas & shadows • Add color to all areas